OSKALOOSA – The Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation will host the 2nd Annual “Run in the Sun,” on Saturday, July 28 at the Lacey Sports Complex. Run in the Sun is a 5K for runners and 1-mile Walk for all ages, abilities and even strollers. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the race will […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Extension is now enrolling for a Master Gardener training to begin September 4, 2012. Master Gardener trainees attend classes taught by Iowa State University Extension professionals in topics ranging from lawn care, flower and vegetable gardening, ornamental trees and shrubs, fruit crops and houseplants to insect, disease and weed control, […]
The Amish are known for their delicious baked goodies-cakes, cookies, breads & pies. One of the pies that they are famous for is “Shoo-Fly” pie.” Here is a “Shoo-Fly” pie” recipe that Mom got from someone, although I’m sure she didn’t get it from the Amish first-hand. I have seen Amish recipes for “Shoo-Fly” pie, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Conservation Board is offering two day camps for kids and adults that are interested in fishing. A Fishing Camp will be held on Tuesday, June 26 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. Participants of any age can bring their own pole or borrow one from MCCB to use while […]
Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Montezuma and Oskaloosa, Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012, for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative, will be at: Montezuma City Hall from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Oskaloosa Public Library from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Johnson will be on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa High School has just finished their first year as a 1:1 Laptop school. Here are some examples of how the computers have been utilized in the classrooms and by the teachers and students over the course of the year. Language Arts Department The high school English department uses technology in […]
In Search of Lincoln: A Journey Through Springfield, Illinois Sept. 14-16, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Few would argue that Abraham Lincoln was one of our greatest presidents; from his rise in poverty as the son of a backwoodsman to his struggles to keep a country united, Lincoln gave his life to his country, both literally […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ How much intelligence is there in the world? God has programmed the world we live in with microcosms of intelligence everywhere. Scholars of all disciplines have researched their areas of expertise only to find an endless stream of intelligence. For example, when scientists looked inside the cell […]
William Penn University is hosting a visit day for nurses interested in learning more about the William Penn University RN to BSN degree program. It will be held on Friday, July 13, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Oskaloosa campus. During this event, the Director of Nursing, Dr. Brenda Duree, will meet […]
Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Sigourney and Grinnell on Wednesday, June 27th for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative in the area, will be at: Sigourney Public Library 11:00am – 12:00 Noon Drake Community Library from 1:30pm – 2:30pm Johnson will be on hand […]
